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EAT TO BEAT… INFERTILITY

By Dr Justine Butler

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, forget about oysters – the best fertility foods are fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, healthy fats and plant protein. Not some half-baked theory but the result of years of scientific studies on diet and fertility. There is solid evidence behind the claim.

Around one in seven couples have difficulty conceiving and there are many possible causes that can affect both men and women. The most common cause of female infertility is ovulatory problems – lack of periods. In men, it is poorquality semen.

There are many lifestyle factors that can have an influence on fertility, such as the age at which you try to start a family, your diet, weight, exercise and the amount of stress you’re under. You can’t change your age or your genes but you can do something about the risk factors under your control, such as diet, smoking, alcohol consumption and weight. The effect of diet on fertility mostly seems to be overlooked despite the scientific evidence.

About Fertility Road Magazine UK Edition

With summer around the corner we bring you summery fertility snacks and how to eat to beat infertility. We also look at the Two Week Wait and Secondary Infertility and checkin with our Fertility Journey couples includng Em & Julie's pregnancy news.
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